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This photograph taken by A G.R. Lambert & Co. in 1913 shows Thian Hock Keng Temple in Chinatown. It is also the oldest and grandest Hokkien Chinese temple in Singapore. It is also now a national monument. In front of the temple, there are several bullock carts and horse carriages. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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Thian Hock Keng Temple entrance : general view
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Thian Hock Keng Temple in Telok Ayer Street is Singapore's oldest Chinese temple recognised as the most important temple for the local Hokkien community. It was designed and built by skilled craftsmen from China according to definite Chinese temple architectural traditions. This is a view of the front of the...
Thian Hock Keng Temple : courtyard
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Thian Hock Keng Temple : exterior
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Thian Hock Keng Temple in Telok Ayer Street is Singapore's oldest Chinese temple recognised as the most important temple for the local Hokkien community. It was designed and built by skilled craftsmen from China according to definite Chinese temple architectural traditions. A close-up of the front of the temple shows...
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Telok Ayer Street and Thian Hock Keng Temple : general view [3]
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Telok Ayer Street and Thian Hock Keng Temple : general view [1]
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This is a photograph of a street scene showing people walking and cycling along Telok Ayer Street. On the left is the Thian Hock Keng Temple with its ornamental dragons, symbolising good luck, perched on the elaborately tiled roof. Towering over the shophouses is the OCBC Centre. Physical dimensions of...
Thian Hock Keng Temple : general view
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This 1968 photograph shows the Thian Hock Keng Temple, located at Telok Ayer Street. Telok Ayer means "bay water" in Malay, and the road is named after Telok Ayer Bay. The road mentioned is located in the Tanjong Pagar area. Title devised by Library staff....
Thian Hock Keng Temple : general view
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Thian Hock Keng Temple, roof : general view
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This 1968 photograph shows the roof of the Thian Hock Keng Temple, located at Telok Ayer Street. Telok Ayer means "bay water" in Malay, and the road is named after Telok Ayer Bay. The road mentioned is located in the Tanjong Pagar area. Title devised by Library staff....
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